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Annabel Karmel's Kid Friendly Christmas Recipes
Holiday Living

Annabel Karmel: Kid-Friendly Alternatives to Christmas Dinner

Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Annabel Karmel, the British children's chef and kiddie cookbook author.
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Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Annabel Karmel, the British children's chef and kiddie cookbook author. This week Annabel shares her favorite recipes for kids to make and eat throughout the holiday season.


The traditional foods that are served on Christmas day can sometimes be too much for your little ones with all the rich meat and stuffing. To avoid tears or upset tummies, here are a few Christmas alternatives that are sure to be popular with the wee crowd. Most of these can be made in advance so you can avoid adding another meal to your long list of dishes!

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, and that there are no disasters in the kitchen!

Happy Cooking!

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Christmas Breakfast
Breakfast

Your New Holiday Tradition: Christmas Breakfast

After all the excitement from a morning of gifts galore, settle down and begin Christmas day with a new tradition of serving up a memorable holiday breakfast.
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After all the excitement from a morning of gifts galore, settle down and begin Christmas day with a new tradition of serving up a memorable holiday breakfast. Entice your family and friends with a combination of sweet and savory dishes like eggs Benedict, a fresh fruit salad, and ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls. Of course, caffeine is a must, so don't forget about a bold brew with a Baileys kick. No need to wait until dinner to enjoy a memorable holiday meal: try our menu and get the celebration started early.

Coffee With Baileys Hazelnut

Get the morning started sipping on some caffeine with a kick. A mug of coffee splashed with Baileys With a Hint of Hazelnut almost tastes like warm Nutella. The nutty flavor combines effortlessly with the chocolate and will surely get your morning off to a cozy, festive start.

Ginger Pear Corn Muffins

Kick-start breakfast with the sweet, savory flavor and hearty texture of ginger pear corn muffins. Using seasonal fruit, spices, and candied ginger is a festive twist on what would be considered a rather traditional muffin. Plus, leftovers — if there are any — make a great snack.

Winter Fruit Salad

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A lighter option in perspective to the rest of this bountiful menu, a Winter fruit salad adds fresh flavors that hold their own among the pastries and spiked coffee. Combining fruits like pomegranate, orange, and kiwi is a no-fail touch.

Eggs Benedict
Since it's a special occasion, get fancy with your eggs by serving up eggs Benedict. There are several variations to this dish, so before you get started poaching your own eggs, consider adding your own twist to this American classic with spinach or smoked salmon.

Cinnamon Rolls
Finish off what may just be the breakfast of the year with homemade cinnamon rolls. Following these steps, you can unroll infinite layers of buttery dough. If you only have time to make one thing on this menu, this recipe is it.

Spiced Recipes
Holiday

Spice Things Up, Holiday Style!

Are you a spice lover?
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Are you a spice lover? Well if you are, we've rounded up some of our favorite recipes filled with sugar, spice, and everything nice. Cold weather is perfect for indulging in some exotic and flavorful meals. We've included breakfast dishes like cinnamon rolls as well as sweet, seasonal gingerbread cookies!


Cranberry Gingerbread Cake
Cinnamon Rolls
Gingerbread Cookies

Matcha Shortbread Cookies
Cardamom Granola
Salted Chai Caramels
Do You Exercise on Christmas?
Holiday

Are You Working Out on Christmas?

When a holiday comes around, it's nice to have more free time to catch up on your to-do list, including the ones that have to do with fitness.
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When a holiday comes around, it's nice to have more free time to catch up on your to-do list, including the ones that have to do with fitness. Workouts can be more about doing something you enjoy than just about getting it done, and you still have time to hang out with friends and family or go grocery shopping.

But preparing for Christmas comes with its own set of to-dos. Between baking, present-wrapping, and merry-making, it can be hard to fit in time for a workout. And since Christmas is a day for spending time with friends and family, a workout may not be in the agenda on the actual holiday. Even if you don't celebrate Christmas, your workout can be affected by closed gyms or disrupted schedules.

So this Christmas, tell us: will you be working out, or are you taking a holiday from your routine?

Holiday Tech Tips
Geek tips

The Complete 12 Days of Geek Tips

For 12 days, we shared holiday-friendly geek tips to get you through the most wonderful time of the year.
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For 12 days, we shared holiday-friendly geek tips to get you through the most wonderful time of the year. Even after the holiday decor is packed away, these tech cheats will keep living in perfect harmony with your gadgets, whether or not a partridge in a pear tree is nearby.

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Best Last-Minute Holiday Gift Cards 2012
gift guide

Keep Calm, Gift On: 11 Last-Minute Presents That Will Save You

Correct us if we're wrong, but there's a bit of a generally acknowledged truth that last-minute gifts tend to be haphazard and less thoughtful.
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Correct us if we're wrong, but there's a bit of a generally acknowledged truth that last-minute gifts tend to be haphazard and less thoughtful. If you are guilty of this "crime" or, at the very least, currently think this way, we're here to disprove all of your really, really last-minute theories. In fact, we're offering up 11 pretty awesome gift ideas — with only a handful of days to spare — and chances are, you'll be on the receiving end of that oh-so-gratifying nod of approval. For the girl who needs her daily caffeine jolt as much as she does a serious style fix, we have only to say "the Rodarte Starbucks card" to you. For the girl on the go, there's something indulgent, helpful, and delicious in there. And for everyone else on your list, don't worry, there's definitely a gift option inside that's sure to satisfy. Don't waste a moment more. It's down to the wire, so get clicking, get shopping, and happy holidays!

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Christmas Holiday Cake Pops
Holiday Living

Make Merry With These 15 Christmas Cake Pops

If your holiday happenings would be made merrier with the addition of Christmas-themed cake pops, you've come to the right place.
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If your holiday happenings would be made merrier with the addition of Christmas-themed cake pops, you've come to the right place. Get inspired by these 15 decadent dessert ideas that are sure to delight kids and adults alike. From smiling elves to glistening ornaments and everything in between, we've found some of the best baked pops out there. What could be sweeter?!

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